Offbeat Football Moments

Cristiano Ronaldo is supposedly spending enough time in front of the mirror as he is pretty concerned about his looks as much as his game. But we think this is something which he never ever would have wanted. The lensman caught him at the ‘right’ moment even before poor Rono could realise that he was being clicked. Such hilarious shots are always a big hit.
Here are some candid shots from the world of football. Enjoy!

Brazilian striker Robinho’s acrobatics during training session. The balance and grace…awesomeness I say!

A man with ‘Jabulani’ head? A real inspiration for a comic here. Football buffs would love to have their own hero with a football head. South Africa’s defender Aaron Mokoena eyes the ball during a training session at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane/Pretoria.

What’s he searching for? Italy’s goalkeeper Federico Marchetti stretches at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town Stadium.

Don’t be mistaken here, It’s South Africa’s midfielder Teko Modise (L) and South Africa’s midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane  during their Group A first round 2010 World Cup football match  at Loftus Verfeld stadium in Tshwane.

Will this come under defending tactics? Italy’s defender Giorgio Chiellini (R) challenges Paraguay’s defender Aureliano Torres during their 2010 World Cup group F first round football match.

Together in sync! South Africa’s defender Matthew Booth and teammates train in Johannesburg on June 7, 2010 ahead of the start of the 2010 World Cup football tournament in South Africa.

Claudio Bravo and his Penguin friends! Chile’s national football team players Claudio Bravo participates in a training session at Ingwenyama Resort, in Nelspruit on June 11, 2010 on the opening day of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Chile’s national football team players Pablo Contreras (R) and Rodrigo Millar (C) stretch during a training session at Ingwenyama Resort, in Nelspruit on June 11, 2010 on the opening day of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Brazil’s Robinho (L) jokes with teammates Elano (back) and Julio Baptista during training at Randburg High School on June 10, 2010 in Johannesburg.

How boring! Slovakia’s Robert Vittek, Martin Skrtel, Filip Holosko and Zdeno Strba listen to their coach Vladimir Weiss during Slovakia’s practice session at Caledonian stadium in Pretoria on June 12, 2010 during the 2010 World Cup football tournament in South Africa.

England national football team Shaun Wright-Phillips (R) falls down in front of photographers during a public training match against South African local team Platinum Stars FC at Moruleng stadium near Rustenburg on June 7, 2010 ahead of the start of the 2010 World Cup football tournament on June 11.

US national football team midfielder Michael Bradley stretches as the team warms up during an open training session for fans at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria on June 6, 2010.

Meet the patriotic man in a skirt! James McOnie,New Zealand’s TV personality, reports from the pitch during New Zealand’s training session at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg on June 14, 2010 during the 2010 World Cup football tournament in South Africa.

Wearing 3D glasses, Australian fans watch their team in their South Africa World Cup match against Germany in 3D at a movie theatre, in Melbourne on June 14, 2010. Germany won the match 4-0.

A Brazil supporter cheers while holding a giant replica of the World Cup trophy after the Group G first round 2010 World Cup football match between North Korea and Brazil on June 15, 2010 at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg.

Two Chinese promotion girls pose with a World Cup ball to attract visitors to a theme park to watch the televised matches on giant screens in Beijing on June 14, 2010. China has recorded the single largest television audience for a World Cup match in the first two days of the tournament, world football governing body FIFA said.

On the left, a supporter of Brazil, wearing a home-made makarapa with a Christ the Redeemer on its top, poses as he arrives at Ellis Park stadium to watch the 2010 Football World Cup match between Brazil and North Korea on June 15, 2010 in Johannesburg.
On the right, an Algerian fan hangs at the spot lights during Group C first round 2010 World Cup football match on June 13, 2010 at Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane.